Limon Rivera stood patiently in a long line outside Food for Others in Fairfax, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., a large food bank that provides assistance to low-income families.
Rivera was looking forward to picking up the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal, which included a turkey or chicken, side dishes and desserts.
“This is the first time I’ve ever gone to a food bank,” the Salvadoran-born husband and father said quietly in Spanish.
With coronavirus cases on the rise once again, Rivera was grateful for the help during a difficult time for his family.
“My wife tested positive for COVID-
